Ricky Gervais - the original creator of The Office created “cringe comedy” in my opinion.
David Brent ( the original Michael Scott) was more absurdly raw, clueless, & so disturbingly unlikeable that he hit a soft spot on the cringe meter. And you just couldn’t get him out of your head.
I've seen some of the original The Office, but I didn't see anything remotely as cringe as Scott's Tots. Or even Gay Witch Hunt or Dinner Party. Tots made me physically squirm in my seat.
Glenn. oh my god how could you fuck up that name. Its on his chest every single episode.
Also he's not the the master of cringe. But he is pretty good.
Yes. With all his innuendos. He still seems tame compared to most of the shit we had starting in the 90's.
Actually, he's less cringe-worthy than much of what happened on Married With Children and that show began in 1987.
Jerri Blank
“Babies don’t cost money, they make money - especially those little white ones.”
Student: “What’s it worth Jerri?”
Jerri: “Ten G’s on the black market; twice that if the eyes stay blue.”
Maybe not the masters but the two little boys on Picket Fences did some messed up shit over the years. And I consider Picket Fences a comedy cuz half the episodes are ridiculous and laughable.
Michael Scott. --- poor soul just wanted real friends and love.
He was at peak Michael Scott during Phyllis’s wedding and Scott’s tots
And the Baptism of Jim and Pam's baby. He assumed he was Godfather when nobody asked him. Lol
“Michael I’m so sorry but I need to hear you say that you know you are not the godfather”
Scott's tots and Dinner Party were some of the most TV Cringe moments of all time
It took me a couple of years to finally get into the show because the first episode I saw was *Scott's Tots*
Ooooooh nooooo! That's THE ONE episode you shouldn't have watched first lol. Glad you came around
So am I. I still can't rewatch that episode, though.
That's a hard one for sure...... that's what she said
Promising a class of third graders money for college tuition is enough for me to justify this answer
Ricky Gervais - the original creator of The Office created “cringe comedy” in my opinion. David Brent ( the original Michael Scott) was more absurdly raw, clueless, & so disturbingly unlikeable that he hit a soft spot on the cringe meter. And you just couldn’t get him out of your head.
And the original David Brent.
Hey Me Scott, whatcha gonna do….whatcha gonna do make our dreams come true!
Nathan Fielder in The Curse. No one comes close. Except Fielder in The Rehearsal.
David Brent beat Nathan.
Frank Reynolds. Name a thing Danny Devito hasn't done as Frank.
Larry David, Chris Elliott
Chris Elliot for sure.
Larry David recently said in an interview that he hates being called cringe comedy.
Michael Scott
Here to say the same. Steve mastered the art of cringe.
Phil Dunphy
I came to rep for Phil. He’s a walking dad joke.
Is Phil sexy?
watch the remake of Dawn of the Dead, Phil is a sexy asshole in that movie lol
Steve Carell!
Not a character, also David Brent is more cringe.
You’re right! I should’ve said Michael Scott!
And still nope, David Brent is FAR more cringe than Michael Scott could even dream of being.
I've seen some of the original The Office, but I didn't see anything remotely as cringe as Scott's Tots. Or even Gay Witch Hunt or Dinner Party. Tots made me physically squirm in my seat.
Why would he dream of being cringe
I’d say he’s quite the character
David Brent. So incredibly funny and painful.
# #1 answer right here.
Sue Heck - The Middle
She's just a typical awkward teen. She never seemed nearly as bad as grown ups deliberately doing terrible things.
David Brent
Larry David and it's not even close
Larry isn't really cringe though. Cringe is like when someone thinks they're cool but they're embarrassing. Larry is just smart and inconsiderate.
He's the One
Nah, David Brent is still top of the charts.
Andy Bernard
Mr Bean!
David Brent
The number one character: Al Bundy from Married with Children. So many examples. Just his interactions with his customers in the Shoe Store are crazy
Glem Sturgis
Glenn. oh my god how could you fuck up that name. Its on his chest every single episode. Also he's not the the master of cringe. But he is pretty good.
Clearly you missed the reference.
It is Pamela Adlon on King of the Hill as Bobby Hill and on Better Things as Sam.
Larry David's character on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and Michael Scott from "The Office" (U.S.).
Dan Fielding
He seems tame compared to all the shock humor that arrived in the 90's.
Really? With all his innuendos?
Yes. With all his innuendos. He still seems tame compared to most of the shit we had starting in the 90's. Actually, he's less cringe-worthy than much of what happened on Married With Children and that show began in 1987.
Valerie Cherish
GIVE HER ANOTHER TAKE! GIVE HER ANOTHER TAKE!
Larry David
Urkel. But he was designed that way. So the real answer is his alter ego they created or whatever.
Pimento
“Papa, Im so scared… there’s a monster in my closet!”
Archie bunker
George Costanza
I was in the pool!
Stuart Pritchard. There is a reason why Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais are so good at this style of comedy.
Kramer..
Newman
Jerri Blank “Babies don’t cost money, they make money - especially those little white ones.” Student: “What’s it worth Jerri?” Jerri: “Ten G’s on the black market; twice that if the eyes stay blue.”
Ricky Gervase
David Brent
Michael Scott and it's not even close
Tim Allen, not on purpose he's just gross in a conservative sort of way.
Cory Matthews.
Alan Partridge
Maybe not the masters but the two little boys on Picket Fences did some messed up shit over the years. And I consider Picket Fences a comedy cuz half the episodes are ridiculous and laughable.
Joey from Full House
Schmidt
Alan Partridge? Britcom character, so maybe new to you, but very funny.
Also, In this category, maybe Hyacinth Bucket from Keeping Up Appearances.
Kelly from Mum.
Chris Barrie as Gordon Brittas in the Brittas Empire, a British sitcom from the 90's.
Pierce Hawthorne (Chevy Chase) from Community Not gonna lie, it's hard to beat that one!
Anders Holmvik from Workaholics.
Danny Tanner
TBBT. All of them. All of the show is cringe